Roanoke Rapids police are investigating the theft of guns and jewelry from P&A Pawn Shop this morning.

Captain Andy Jackson saod an alarm for the shop in the 900 block of Roanoke Avenue was received just before 3:15 this morning and responding officers observed the sliding metal gate to block access to the main entrance had been snatched off. He declined to say how. Forced entry was then made to the inside of the store where guns and jewelry were taken.

Jackson declined to say how many guns were taken. The police department has called the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms to assist in the case.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call the police department at 252-533-2810 or Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.